Guatemala City North Mission

...let us labor diligently: for if we should cease to labor, we should be brought under condemnation for we have a labor to perform whilst in this tabernacle of clay, that we may conquer the enemy of all righteousness, and rest our souls in the kingdom of God. Moroni 9:6

Thursday, October 15, 2009

The Bible in Guatemala

Coinciding with Guatemala’s Independence Day was the beginning of the sale of the Church's published Bible here. September 15th was the first day the book was going to be made available. We had change day so by the time we arrived in the afternoon, hoping to purchase our book, the books had sold out. The Distribution staff told us that they had people lined-up at 6am in the morning waiting for the doors to open so they could be among the first to have a copy. We managed to purchase prepaid a few boxes that we planned to take to the missionaries located outside the city and those surrounding the capital. We sold them at cost and made them available to those missionaries who wanted them. Many missionaries purchased numerous books to give as gifts to their investigators. Everywhere we went we felt the excitement that having this long awaited book, finally in our hands. We know that it is a blessing to all Spanish speaking peoples and we humbly thank God and all the many people who made this miracle possible.

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The Path of Duty

There is but one path of safety to the Latter-day Saints, and that is the path of duty. It is not a testimony, it is not marvelous manifestations, it is not knowing that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is true, that it is the plan of salvation, it is not actually knowing that the Savior is the Redeemer, and that Joseph Smith was His prophet, that will save you and me, but it is the keeping of the commandments of God, the living the life of a Latter-day Saint (Heber J. Grant, Conference Report, April 1915, p.82).

Solomon sought wisdom and the Lord provided (1 Kings 3:9-11) But it did not save him because somehow he was turned out of the path of his duty.

Guatemala City North Mission

Facts and figures

202 missionaries
6 Districts - two Districts that are Ke'kchi speaking
7 Stakes
9 Zones
Area- all of the north -eastern part of Guatemala City and its surrounding communities.

Visits

About Me

David and I have been married for the past 34 years. Each year of our life together brings more and more happiness and love. We have had our share of troubles as everyone has, yet because of our faith and the inspiration we find in that assurance, our trials have been stepping stones to a wonderful life. We have three sons and 2 daughters. We currently have six granddaughters and a one grandson. We are expecting a new grandchild in Dec of 09. Hopefully the Lord will fill our quiver with many more grandchildren by the time we return from Guatemala in 2011.
David is a retired Educator having spent 31 years as a professional and working for 6 years as a member of the Utah Eduational Association Board of Directors. He has a BS from University of Utah as well as a Masters from USU.
His most exalted accomplishment has been being an faithful, loving and honorable husband and father.
I have BA degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Utah